APIs are powerful tools that enable seamless integration and automation across various platforms. When pairing APIs with SFTP Gateway, you can simplify the management of your SFTP connections. Here’s how you can use a bash script to list and manage these connections efficiently.
Why Use APIs with SFTP Gateway?
APIs allow you to automate tasks that would otherwise be manual and time-consuming. In the context of SFTP Gateway, APIs can help you:
- Retrieve detailed information about your SFTP connections.
- Automate connection management.
- Integrate SFTP Gateway with other systems for a more streamlined workflow.
For more detailed instructions and additional options, refer to this article in our Knowledge Base.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here we’ll follow a step by step guide to list your Cloud Connections via the API. We’ll need to install jq, download the script, make it executable and finally, run it to list your connections.
Step 1: Install Dependencies
First, ensure you have the necessary tools installed. The script relies on jq, a lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor. SSH into your instance and run the following commands.
sudo su
yum install jq
Step 2: Download the Script
Navigate to your local bin directory, download the script, and make it executable.
cd /usr/local/bin
wget https://thorntech-products.s3.amazonaws.com/sftpgateway/list-connection-script/list-connections.sh
chmod +x list-connections.sh
Step 3: Prepare Your Credentials
Create a credentials file with your SFTP Gateway Web Admin username and password. This file will be used by the script to authenticate API requests.
cd /usr/local/bin/
touch credentials.txt
nano credentials.txt
Add your credentials in the following format:
admin.username=your_username
admin.password=your_password
Step 4: Run the Script
Execute the script, providing the credentials file as an argument:
list-connections.sh -f credentials.txt
This command will list all SFTP connections configured in your SFTP Gateway.
Filtering Specific Connections
To filter and view details of a specific connection, you can use the jq tool:
cat user.json | jq ‘.cloudConnections[] | select(.name == “ConnectionName”)’
This command will display information for the connection named “ConnectionName.”
By utilizing APIs with SFTP Gateway, you can significantly enhance your workflow, making AWS SFTP connection management more efficient and less prone to human error.
Automating your connection management not only saves time but also ensures consistency and reliability in your SFTP operations. Embrace the power of APIs to take full control of your cloud connections.
